2017 Nissan Versa SV Sedan // review, walk around, and test drive // 100 rental cars

[@jacobnewkirk3385]

I've put 38K miles on a '15 SV Sedan that I bought from Hertz with 34K miles. It's been trouble free from the get-go. Better tires make these cars a LOT more fun to drive, and I do drive mine a lot! Don't listen to people who tell you 109 HP is not enough; I am old enough to remember small cars wheezing from 0-60 in over 20 seconds. This one takes about 9 1/2 to 10 seconds to make that run, and that's plenty fast for me. Gas mileage is definitely the car's strong point. I have averaged 34.4 MPG since buying the car, and have hit 40 MPG several times. Going from Kentucky to the Gulf Coast and back earlier this year, we averaged 37.6 with 4 aboard and a trunk full of luggage and souvenirs. This impressed me. I love working on the car - but I don't have to do much to it! Just routine maintenance, and that's cheap and easy. Oil and filter changes cost $15 or less, and that's using synthetic oil from our local farm store. I do wish the car was a little quieter, and had the new stereo the '18.5 and '19 models have. Backup camera would be nice too. But overall, I'm mighty happy with it and hope to get a lot more use from it!

[@benjabhd]

I just purchased mine hia hertz as well, great car and great experience with them too

[@kylahanley8809]

is it still treating you well? im looking at getting a 2017 sv from hertz.

[@belindadeas1974]

Thank you. I'm getting one soon

[@LANZD_]

@@belindadeas1974 have you gotten it yet

[@LTMedia]

As I'm sure you and my viewers know, I love these little cars. They aren't the fanciest, but they are simple and drive pretty well and are pretty honest cars. They are made to do one thing: Get people around cheaply, spaciously, and efficiently. And these Versas/Versa Notes do that amazingly well. I liked the value so much that we bought one lol

[@chocolatewheelchair]

LTMedia are they safe?

[@issuesexplained681]

They can be safe. Small doesn’t mean dangerous, just watch some crash tests on them.

[@LTMedia]

They seem to be pretty safe. Haven't wrecked ours so I can't really tell ya lol

[@scowler92]

Yeah. Frankly I'm not a fan of all the software on cars today. Props to Nissan and Mitsubishi for making barebones cars today. I really hope they don't make all the software BS mandatory like they did with backup cameras.

[@scowler92]

@@chocolatewheelchair Nothing is safe from a semi truck.

[@tierneywhitney6340]

His voice is so soothing.

[@100RentalCars]

Awww, thanks!

[@Wine-N-Steak]

My thoughts 👍🏾😂

[@LANZD_]

The voice crack at 8:04 tho

[@davis6123]

This sounds silly but I love your voice. It’s so calming

[@100RentalCars]

Hey thanks. You know, you're the fourth person to comment that. Makes me think I should start making meditation videos. ;)

[@jamescanfield7251]

They’re great rental cars. You can get in this thing and just go. As a manager of a rental car office, I have heard numerous complaints about how complicated a lot of the luxury models are to operate. This is a simple car. Get off the plane. Get your car. Go. No spending 20 minutes trying to figure out how to get everything adjusted. Perfect simple car.

[@aamirqz]

Agreed. There's something to be said for simple knobs and buttons.

[@disneyfan9099]

james canfield Really? I personally hate basic rental cars.

[@aamirqz]

Disney Fan Rent something else then.

[@disneyfan9099]

aamirqz I do. I try not to end up with cheap cars like this.

[@jamescanfield7251]

Disney fan, that’s great. My only advice would be to only rent cars from major airports or in large cities. Smaller rural towns have much less of a selection and you may end up with a cheap car because it’s their last one, and getting a more expensive one within an hour may be impossible. It is in my area.

[@nakapaa]

Realistic review with optimism. Good Job.

[@100RentalCars]

Thank you!

[@jeremyshearer3885]

Nice review it good to know there are still simple and straight to the point cars out there there are a lot if people who just like it simple and not have to try to figure out just how to run a touchscreen or having to go through multiple transmission settings to get the right one sometimes less tech is better😀

[@100RentalCars]

Amen. I do enjoy driving cars with cutting edge tech, but the cars I actually own tend to be much simpler. And thanks for the comment Jeremy. It's nice to know I'm not the only one that appreciates these cars.

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

Amen! ♐

[@100RentalCars]

😇

[@Ascotman]

A very comfortable, economical, well made, well appointed, luxurious car, at an affordable price!

[@100RentalCars]

Well said!

[@maineindividual5202]

bought a brand new S Plus in April. doesn't have all these bells and gadgets but does have a backup camera which I'm enjoying. simple car for simple use for a simple guy like me. gas mileage keeps getting better as it gets more broken in. happy with my decision

[@100RentalCars]

Congratulations! And I totally agree, in my own personal vehicles I like lower end, more practical cars. But for my rentals...well want ALL the bells and whistles. 😀

[@geddon436]

The only issue stopping me for considering the versa is the CVT. I have been reading many bad reviews about the longetivity about the cvts

[@davidnonnemeyer8120]

FYI, Enterprise (and likely other national car rental companies) always orders their cars with spare tires so if a renter gets a flat and needs assistance the tow operator contracted from Enterprise can come and install the spare as opposed to an inflator kit which if no use on a damaged tire would result in a costly tow. This is why most cars with an inflator kit still have a well for a spare tire, to accommodate fleet sales ordering a spare. The retail version of this Versa likely comes with an inflator kit.

[@davidnonnemeyer8120]

Correction: After researching it appears the retail Versa does come with a spare tire.

[@benanderson4487]

I had a 99 ford escort for a while and it had a 110 horses to it. Wrecked it like an idiot and copped a low mileage pt cruiser for a 100 bucks. That thing makes 150 and it feels like I’m driving a mustang lmao. People were complaining about the pt getting only 150 horses and for me it’s a huge upgrade. People tend to complain about the dumbest things in cars when they just work. Love your channel btw. Just subbed!!

[@ralphseifer5537]

Good review, thanks. I just dropped my daily driver at the body shop this morning, and Enterprise gave me one of these for the next few days. I was kinda lost on the steering wheel buttons (very strong sun here in Long Beach today) and finally got the car home ok after a short drive. Only thing I couldn't figure out was a lever on the left side of the steering column, which I assumed was some type of wheel-height adjustment, but I couldn't find any sign of life there. Otherwise, the rest of the interior controls seem to work decently, and the car should be OK for the brief time my DD is in the body shop. Ralph L. Seifer, Long Beach, California

[@jorgeloya6420]

Much better than ford focus for sure in reliability

[@soflokia9984]

Have you tried a Versa Note? I just had one as a rental and I actually liked it a little better than the sedan. I liked the simplicity of it!

[@100RentalCars]

No, I have not...yet. But now I'm definitely going to try to get one. Thanks!

[@ChandlerCharityTV]

But the true question is..... Will it blend? In all honesty, I see PLENTY of these on the roads, so people must like them :)

[@disneyfan9099]

Chandler The Changeling Yeah because it’s cheap

[@ChandlerCharityTV]

Disney Fan Good point.

[@chocolatewheelchair]

There’s plenty of fiats too yikes

[@Michael-jo9jz]

DonDon Jizzy disliked this video! Great video! Lol

[@benjabhd]

I just purchased this vehicle on friday. I love it

[@100RentalCars]

Congratulation! It's a great ride. I think it'll treat you well for years to come.

[@ratherrapid]

if u want 3000 off get the S. everything is manual. no worries about getting locked out.no need to carry a key. windows roll up and down, just fine. the components are cheap but, as reviewer notes, they work, but will require gentle handling. avoid this if u r rough on cars. otherwise it's a very decent car and easy on the wallet.

[@belindadeas1974]

Thank you😀. I cant wait to get mine in a couple of days. I seen the telephone button on the steering wheel, and you said thst I couldn't hook my phone because there is no bluetooth.

[@HALWG51]

I like a physical key.

[@tbr2109]

Yeah, apart from the general comfort that it provides it's also one less expensive thing to break. Replacing a broken "push to start" system costs a lot.

[@gtasandman]

@@tbr2109 fixing a push to start button cost less than fixing a whole keyed ignition.

[@444jeremiah]

thanks for sharing - this review will help me decide to buy this car. I am searching for an economical but dependable vehicle to take me to and from work. you did a great job! Mike

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks Mike. And good luck. Buying a car can be a bit overwhelming, so I'm glad to hear my video helped a bit.

[@jonathanhuynh880]

One of the better reviews

[@BTC909]

No. But you can pick up an SV with around 40K on the ODO for about 9K. Hertz Car Sales. Be sure to dump it before 100K. Repeat if you want. Probably should upgrade those tires & unload the old ones on Craigslist.

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Ivan Vojt you got it all figured out

[@djkenny1202]

You can get a new one under 10 grand if you go base. The CVT is JUnk avoid it.

[@jonathanhuynh880]

U should do the 2024 as well, great vid

[@chocolatewheelchair]

From an Audi to a Nissan, life is nothing but changes haha

[@exionem]

I´d get the manual version since you want to get the most out of the 109 hp 1.6 liter engine.

[@100RentalCars]

Good idea. My last car was a manual Honda Civic and I loved it. It just sucks that so few people know how to drive a stick these days. It makes sharing your car difficult (road trips, spouses, etc.).

[@Direct.injection212]

MT is the best anti-theft device nowadays. No one knows how to drive them.

[@jacobnewkirk3385]

You'd be surprised how much the CVT gets out of the motor ... I'm not 100% sold on the "shift points" Nissan engineered into it, but it does get the car down the road with more zip than you'd expect 109 HP to give you.

[@paulnadratowski3942]

exionem and you avoid the crappy CVT transmission

[@peterpanassow7814]

@@Direct.injection212 my thoughts exactly!

[@chashastings6861]

Jump the tire size to 205/65R15 & it gives the car a stable feel .but makes the speedo a couple of mph slower

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Nissan.

[@JulezWinnfield]

A 140mph speedometer limit is the height of wishful thinking on a 109hp Nissan Versa.

[@palebeachbum]

The Mirage has a 140mph speedometer too, which is hilarious.

[@rickywoodyatt4861]

I disagree on this one I own this vehicle and believe it could reach 140 not easily but doable on an open highway

[@wendysremix]

Not a chance in hell, maybe if you were on a open highway going down a 30 degree slope with the wind pushing you forward.

[@rickywoodyatt4861]

@@wendysremix haha I went and did 120 not trying the other night on a flat highway 140 is easier than i thought

[@haroonahmed7357]

I did 120 mph max.

[@jeepguy95]

While not a bad car, it still could have more standard equipment on the midlevel SV trim as shown here (SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Bluetooth Streaming Audio, for example). It seems like the only things added with the SV from the S are power windows, mirrors, and locks, cruise control, and keyless entry. Also, the car is starting to get old quick, it just needs a redesign. But it IS a better deal than a Smart Car, as it costs less money, seats 3 more people, and actually has a trunk, so it's got that going for it. :)

[@100RentalCars]

Yeah, it is missing some essentials. Not having bluetooth is a deal breaker for me. Smartcar, huh? I've never driven one but I've always wanted to. Do you have one?

[@jeepguy95]

Nope, I don't have a Smartcar, but I don't know if I could live with one on a day to day basis. To clarify on my earlier comment, this Versa HAS Bluetooth, but ONLY for phone calls, NOT streaming audio.

[@jacobnewkirk3385]

Be sure to check out the Special Edition package. Nicer wheels, fog lights, leather steering wheel and more. And all '19 models get Bluetooth streaming audio, backup camera and 7" touchscreen stereo system. My next one will be a '19, but I have to wear out my '15 first ... and as good as it's been, that may take a while.

[@MichaelWebber]

100 Rental Cars I think the bluetooth was in the 2018 and on the NissanUSA website it certainly shows up in the 2019, even the basic S model.

[@CCBeanzzz]

@@100RentalCars I just rented a 2018 last week and it definitely had Bluetooth. Crystal clear sound and worked infinitely better than the Bluetooth in my Hyundai Genesis.

[@issuesexplained681]

Like your videos! I’m subscribed

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks!

[@davidengland938]

😁😁😁😁I got the same car but it's the s model and it's a 2018 I'm suppose to be trading it in for a Nissan frontier but I love this car so much I might just keep it 😁😁😁😁I don't won't to let it go

[@redone1308]

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[@JustMe-pu3xm]

I bought my 2017 versa brand new and I’m disappointed with it. At least than 50,000 miles I had to replace my clutch fan, then I code 705 which is a transmission sensor I had to replace, then I had to replace the key switch… 😤

[@toriquethefreak68]

Totally not related to the review but ive been to that church youre test driving the car at. Anyways awesome review

[@ryanfrisby7389]

You are awesome

[@MichaelWebber]

Under dash looks strange at 5:26.

[@shayleshay]

Cvt and suspension issues do not buy esp without a warranty. Air bag issues. Easily dented

[@احمدشموسهرغوده]

شرح وافي عن هذه السيارة الجميلة وشكرا جزيلا على مجهودك الرائع

[@ivansalgado35]

La tuya por si acaso

[@dylanverkler4552]

2:25. Speeding in Jesus’s parking lot lol

[@100RentalCars]

You caught me. But He forgives, right?

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

I wish the Versa sedan was more fun to drive, with direct steering feel instead of a numb, dead like, steering experience. Nissan shoud address this issue and improve it! Great review, though! Peace...

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks for the kind words! And I agree, the Versa could use some updating. Hopefully it'll happen soon. Peace! ✌

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

100 Rental Cars Hope so! Thanks for replying...appreciate it!!!

[@100RentalCars]

Of course! Thank YOU for the comment. Seriously, it makes this much more fun when nice people like you join in. Cheers!

[@jacobnewkirk3385]

Better tires go a long way toward improving the road feel... I'm running Uniroyal Tiger Paw Tourings right now and they made a world of difference. The Continentals should've been left on the shelf somewhere.

[@emmy4537]

I’ve been in the back of one. It’s actually roomy.

[@Axel-no8of]

I feel like Nissan sells their cars to expensive for what they are, I feel like some nissan cars are outdated, EXAMPLE: Ford Fusion se features: touch screen, android auto, backup camera, big sedan that Costs about 17,500 for 2,000 more dollars you could get a Fusion and I feel like I’m Ford fanboying so will stop...

[@100RentalCars]

I can't speak to price, but I do agree that Nissan needs to refresh most of their vehicles. And if I remember correctly, I think the Altima is getting a major redesign in 2019. I'm hoping to see it soon on the rental car lot so I can try it out. And I don't think you're being a fanboy. I think Ford has done an amazing job lately designing the interior of their vehicles. Their gauge clusters, steering wheel buttons, and center displays are the BEST right now...at least in my opinion. Well...the best at a "reasonable" price point. BMW's stuff is insanely good...but I can't afford that. Anyway, thanks for the great comment! ✌

[@aquiconfeya]

Does this car has memory card to play music? Thank you

[@MrMraggies1996]

Will you be reviewing passed 100 rental cars?

[@100RentalCars]

Hi Mike! Yep, I can't imagine stopping at this point. I do hope to get something really exciting for #100, but we'll see. And when I do make it past 100, do you think I should rename the channel? 200 rental cars?

[@MrMraggies1996]

100 Rental Cars yes i think you should rename the channel. Your reviews are actually better then the ones who do it "professionally" I love watching your videos.

[@sushi777300]

Great news I love your reviews 😊

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks Mike! I appreciate your support!

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks Sushi!

[@chihuahuense831]

What temperature does the nissan versa when it gets hot or cold?

[@scarface829]

What is a CD?

[@miserimuslovestarvus6587]

Do Nissan Versa's have problems with transmission or engine?

[@100RentalCars]

I've owned Nissan's and never had problems with the transmission, but many other people here in the comments have complained about issues with Nissan's CVT. If you're concerned, I'd suggest Googling the issue. There's a bunch of sites devoted to the CVT issues and it might help you make your final decision. Hope this helps!

[@miserimuslovestarvus6587]

@@100RentalCars How about a Nissan Sentra SV. A 2017 with less than 10k miles on it is for sale for around 10k. Do you think it's worth it? No accidents, just some scratches.

[@100RentalCars]

$10k seems like a pretty good deal. I ran a search on Kelly's Bluebook and it suggested a private sale price, on a Sentra with standard equipment and minor cosmetic damage, of around $12 to $14k. I'd definitely check this car out, and maybe take it to a mechanic, if you're serious. Seems like a pretty good deal.

[@miserimuslovestarvus6587]

@@100RentalCars I will. Thank you!

[@shayleshay]

Yes. Sure I'm late but cvt sucks

[@palebeachbum]

I bought this generation of Versa when it came out new in 2012. It was my first brand-new car. The quality was terrible. Squeaks and rattle after the first 1,000 miles. Catalytic converter heat shield fell off twice by 36k miles due to faulty design. The paint on the A-pillars and around the tail lights started peeling. The CVT transmission always made weird noises and started slipping around 50k miles. I ditched the car at 56k miles and never looked back.

[@100RentalCars]

Oh no. That sounds terrible. I had similar issues with my first new car too. It was a Saturn Ion 3. Awesome car for the first three month...but after that things went down hill fast. Never again!

[@palebeachbum]

@@100RentalCars My experience with the Versa turned me off to Nissans. I won't even consider buying any new car without a 10y/100k mile powertrain warranty now thanks to that experience. I replaced the Versa with a Mirage, which was a much better quality car, surprisingly.

[@100RentalCars]

Nice! I love the Mirage. And I agree, Mitsubishi makes good quality vehicles.

[@carolinacustomz]

Bluetooth is standard

[@pasta-eo5mt]

To be clear, you can make calls on the standard Bluetooth in the Versa, but it won't stream music.

[@carolinacustomz]

The base model doesn’t have keyless entry and no interior trunk release

[@jacobnewkirk3385]

All of them I've seen and driven since '16 have the interior trunk release. It's a little pull tab next to the driver's seat.

[@jacobnewkirk3385]

@Tom VS I think the law means the emergency release in the trunk itself. I think he's talking about the remote release inside the car next to the driver's seat.

[@andrewtate2380]

Hello, I started watching your videos as my wife and I will be renting a car from enterprise when we have our. Holiday in the states. Some advice please, we are renting what the UK site call large car(Camry, Altima) would it be worth the extra £10(13usd)/day to upgrade to a Impala/Maxima class car, thank

[@100RentalCars]

Hello! And thanks for watching my videos. If you're on vacation, and you can afford it, I'd recommend spending the extra money. I think you'll be much more comfortable in an Impala (or an SUV) rather than an Altima. But only if you plan on doing a lot of driving, otherwise, just ask for a Camry. They're nice cars and should work fine for your trip. I hope this helps!

[@simple1me302]

ok, Bluetooth,,im old school,,,it has aux ,,so just plug aux cord from your phone to aux port and your good to go,,,,

[@Friday_V7]

Classic DonDon Jizzy

[@AladdinSaneNYC]

One more thing: On the top of the line I wish Nissan offered a power sunroof...hopeully down the line the suits t Nissan wise up on that, but I can only dream. (laugh)...Peace!

[@100RentalCars]

Well we can hope. Unfortunately the 2018 Maxima SV I had today did not...have a sunroom. ✌

[@tacocruiser4238]

Bad news: it's a Versa. Good news: it's not a Mirage G4.

[@100RentalCars]

Hahaha. 👍

[@kylemas2005]

Mirage is much more reliable, better programming with the same Jatco CVT7.

[@chocolatewheelchair]

No Bluetooth but there’s a microphone?

[@ryanfrisby7389]

for voice commands

[@jimmynguyen740]

Anybody noticed that forklift fail at 1:09?

[@100RentalCars]

Good eye! I don't think it was a fork lift though. It's been a while since I filmed this, but I think it was a lawn mower. What you see fall is the blades of the mower being lowered...I think.

[@divinesreflection2314]

its an industrial lawn mower and the blades folded down

[@LOS98]

for the same money get yourself a corolla with way better options

[@gandalfthedark]

Great review as always. However I must say that the Versa looks and feels incredibly cheap. For about the same price you can buy a comparable vehicle with more safety features, a backup camera, and Bluetooth streaming with a quality stereo system. I would also not trust the long term reliability of this car, especially if it has the CVT transmission.

[@100RentalCars]

Thanks for the kind words. And I don't have a lot of experience with CVTs. Do they not last long? And in regards to buying a Versa, yeah, I agree. I'd probably got for a Toyota or Honda at this price point. You get a lot more bang for your buck with them.

[@gandalfthedark]

Google Nissan CVT problems. I believe there were several recalls issued in the past for Nissan CVTs. Toyota and Honda CVTs are much more reliable.

[@disneyfan9099]

crismusbonus Toyota and Honda’s are not reliable

[@drew3774]

crismusbonus ummmm. I have owned my 2017 Nissan Rogue with a CVT and it just hit the 230,000 mile marker and I have had no problem... That's a lie

[@gandalfthedark]

@drew It is a documented fact that Nissan CVTs are unreliable. Google Nissan CVT recalls. Maybe you got lucky. Maybe Nissan fixed these problems. Why take a chance when you can just buy another car that doesn't have these problems?

[@EddieLeal]

Engine needs some TLC. 😧

[@HarvinderSandhuEsq]

Not that great of a car but your voice is so nice :)

[@razvandobos9759]

So cheap and bare bones on the inside, but it’ll get you where you’ll need to go

[@100RentalCars]

Amen. Is it the height of luxury? No. But it's a well made vehicle at a decent price. You can't go wrong with that!

[@jake900]

for a 2017 the interior is incredibly outdated

[@natehiger410]

This car make me feel very unsafe when I drive 65mph on the high way.

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Y B totally

[@vincentandrews6230]

I drive 80mph all the time on the road and I’m totally fine

[@paulnadratowski3942]

Crappy CVT transmission

[@deadmilkman121]

This car is hot GARBAGE in snow.

[@flipfloplogic]

I don't like the interior. The dash looks as if it has an aftermarket interface stuck on it.

[@nickr3441]

Rather have a Chevy spark which is cheaper and you get more atuff

[@disneyfan9099]

Oceanic Flight True but this is technically cheaper

[@Direct.injection212]

More things that can go wrong is one way of seeing it.